Modern Slavery Statement for Hainault Storage

Hainault Storage is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights across every part of its business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that storage and logistics services can involve multiple contractors, suppliers, and support functions, so maintaining vigilance is essential. Our zero-tolerance approach applies to every level of the organisation, from leadership to temporary staff and external partners.

As part of our ethical business standards, Hainault Storage requires all employees and contractors to act in a way that supports lawful, fair, and dignified working conditions. We expect honesty in recruitment, fair pay, voluntary employment, and safe working environments. Any indication of exploitative labour practices will be treated seriously and investigated promptly. This statement reinforces our responsibility to ensure that our Hainault Storage services are not used to facilitate abuse, concealment, or unlawful labour arrangements.

Our commitment is supported by internal controls, risk awareness, and clear governance. We review our operating practices to identify areas where modern slavery risks may arise, including labour sourcing, transport support, subcontracted services, and goods procurement. Where risk is identified, we take proportionate action to reduce it and strengthen oversight. This may include closer monitoring, contractual safeguards, or discontinuation of relationships where concerns cannot be resolved.

Hainault Storage conducts supplier audits and due diligence checks to help ensure that our suppliers share our principles. These reviews may include assessments of labour policies, employment verification practices, wage compliance, working hours, and health and safety standards. We expect suppliers to demonstrate that they do not use forced, bonded, or child labour. When necessary, we ask for evidence of corrective action plans and monitor progress over time.

Our procurement process includes expectations that suppliers of Hainault Storage services will comply with all relevant laws and uphold ethical labour standards. Contracts may include clauses requiring cooperation with audits, truthful recordkeeping, and immediate notification of any suspected breach. We recognise that supply chains can be complex, which is why we apply a risk-based approach to assurance. High-risk suppliers may be subject to more frequent reviews, document checks, and site-based evaluations.

We also provide reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees, suppliers, and third parties are encouraged to report suspected modern slavery issues, unethical recruitment practices, or any behaviour inconsistent with this statement. Reports are treated confidentially where possible and investigated using appropriate internal procedures. Hainault Storage will not tolerate victimisation of anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith.

Training and awareness are central to our approach. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising signs of exploitation, including restricted movement, withheld identity documents, excessive working hours, debt bondage, and signs of coercion. Managers responsible for recruitment, procurement, and supplier oversight are expected to apply this knowledge in their daily decisions. By strengthening awareness, we aim to prevent misuse within Hainault Storage operations and broader commercial relationships.

Where a potential breach is identified, we respond swiftly and proportionately. This may involve suspending activity, requesting additional evidence, escalating the issue for formal review, or informing the appropriate authorities where required. Our aim is always to protect individuals at risk and to ensure that any Hainault Storage modern slavery statement commitments are backed by action rather than words alone. We will work with relevant parties to remedy issues where possible, but we will not continue relationships that present unresolved serious concerns.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, accurate, and aligned with legal and ethical expectations. The annual review considers emerging risks, audit outcomes, reported incidents, supplier performance, and any improvements needed in our procedures. Findings from the review inform updates to our policy controls and training priorities. Through continual improvement, Hainault Storage seeks to strengthen accountability and maintain a responsible, slavery-free business culture.